We recently were informed Big Shoulder's 5K OW is likely to be cold this year. (60-63)
Due to a very warm summer in central Indiana most of my training was done in water 85-88 degrees warm. This week-end we got a break and out water has been 72 in the pool. (It feels so good!)
My question is how much lower to what I'm used to can I go and be safe?
I am 5'5" and weigh 117. I have done BS 5K in water as cold as 68 with no problem but I'm just not sure where to draw the line and bail into a wetsuit. I do not want to get hypothermia. I'm planning to be in the water somewhere between 1:20-1:30. :coffee:
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I just ordered this cap -- www.trisports.com/blseirskcap.html -- for my daughters, their friend and I. I'll wear ear plugs and then a latex cap over top of the B70 cap.
I've got a DeSoto cap just like that. I'll bring it and try it out on Saturday. I've had some minor problems with the chin strap chafing in salt water.
The neoprene cap really helps keep me warm. I use it during warm-up on cold mornings at the pool.
I just ordered this cap -- www.trisports.com/blseirskcap.html -- for my daughters, their friend and I. I'll wear ear plugs and then a latex cap over top of the B70 cap.
I've got a DeSoto cap just like that. I'll bring it and try it out on Saturday. I've had some minor problems with the chin strap chafing in salt water.
The neoprene cap really helps keep me warm. I use it during warm-up on cold mornings at the pool.
